UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

PSY5411 Psychopathology 3

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

PSY5411 Psychopathology 3 is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It needs PSY5401 and PSY5405.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Semester 1
Malaysia
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks
Workload
36 hours
per semester

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Requisites

Before PSY5411

After PSY5411

No unit lists PSY5411 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Overview

In this unit, you will explore the manifestation of psychopathology across various contexts. You will learn to assess, diagnose, and manage psychopathological conditions across health, educational, and industrial/organizational settings.

Ethical decision-making is at the core of our curriculum, ensuring you can navigate complex moral dilemmas inherent in clinical practice across different settings with integrity and professionalism. Furthermore, you will learn to formulate evidence-based treatment plans tailored to the unique context of the client, drawing upon current research and therapeutic modalities. Lastly, our emphasis on effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration will prepare you to work seamlessly with other professionals in the field, providing holistic care to clients experiencing psychopathological challenges in different contexts. This unit promises a rich learning experience, enabling you to become a well-rounded and compassionate clinician.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • Individual presentation (1O minute video)Presentation
    20%
  • Critical Review Essay (1800 words)Written
    30%
  • Teamwork presentation (30 mins presentation + 10 mins Q & A)Presentation
    50%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Critically analyse various mental health disorders and its presentations across health, clinical neuropsychology, educational, and industrial/organizational settings.

  2. 2

    Evaluate the environmental, social, and situational factors that contribute to the development and presentation of psychopathological conditions.

  3. 3

    Demonstrate critical thinking skills in assessing and diagnosing psychopathology in clients by incorporating contextual factors.

  4. 4

    Formulate evidence-based intervention plans tailored to the specific needs of individuals with complex biopsychosocial profiles.

  5. 5

    Implement ethically and with cultural sensitivity practices when assessing, diagnosing, and managing psychopathology in clients from diverse backgrounds in different settings.

  6. 6

    Recognise the role of professionals from different disciplines in providing coordinated care for individuals with psychopathological conditions in a variety of settings.

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops30 hours
  • Assessments6 hours

12 lectures and workshops for 12 weeks (total contact hours for 12 weeks - 36 hours) 

 On-campus teaching: 

●        Classes: 3 hours on-campus session per week

●        Student-directed learning (6 hours) 

●        Independent study 

●        Group Assignments 

●        Individual Assignments

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Justine Thong
Chief Examiners
Dr Justine Thong

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for PSY5411?

You need PSY5401 and PSY5405 before you enrol.

When is PSY5411 offered?

In 2027, PSY5411 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.

How much work is PSY5411?

The handbook expects about 36 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does PSY5411 have an exam?

No. PSY5411 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational unit
Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences Malaysia
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
2027